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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 06:32 AM
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ESTA Visa to the USA

Hi!

We have always dreamed to visiting EUA and the island of Hawaii.
My husband and I are looking for a cruise. We can recommend one?
The ESTA is required if we are going on a cruise? I sent several e-mails and only answered me the agency of www.estavisaus.org . They have told me that if the Cruise departs to the US, also I need a visa to enter to the USA.
It is right?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 06:55 AM
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>>It is right?
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 06:56 AM
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Here is the official site

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Not sure what EUA is

Etats-unis d'Amérique?
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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Oh DUH . . . of course
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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The cruise company you are booking with may/should know exactly what you need. At least give them a try. Do make sure you do not miss anything.
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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janis beat me to it posting the correct site. You can apply online, cost is $14.
Note the ESTA is only a pre-clearance approval to make sure you are not on some watch list or "no-fly" list. You would actually be entering the US under the Visa Waiver Program which is good for 90 days if eligible.
For longer stays or if not approved for ESTA, you would then need to apply for a regular visa, usually B1/B2.
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Old Jul 11th, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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> Visa Waiver Program which is good for 90 days if eligible

Here's the 411:
https://travel.state.gov/content/vis...r-program.html

1) You must be the citizen of a visa-waiver country. If you are a citizen of France, no problem.
2) You must NOT have dual citizenship with certain countries.
3) You must NOT have traveled to certain countries after 2011 May 1.
4) You must have a passport that will still be good for six months after the planned end of your trip.
5) You must have ESTA.
6) The purpose of your visit must NOT be employment, study, or permanent residence.
7) You must stay no longer than 90 days -- which is NOT the same as three months!
8) The best way to think about this 90 day "clock" is that starts to count down on the first day you enter North America. Don't think you can spend 89 days in Canada, walk over into the U.S, and then spend 89 days south of the border! For simply going to Hawaii, this should not be a problem.
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